Opinion

We'll never end homelessness if we don’t have a proper long-term strategy
John Bird

We'll never end homelessness if we don’t have a proper long-term strategy

Rough sleeping was almost cured in this country, but years of austerity have seen its return in record numbers. Now, global crises are adding to the mix
Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness
Ben Beadle

Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness

We have no long-term housing plan. Here's why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it
Bishop for housing Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani says it will take more than political leaders to end England's housing crisis, including the housing sector, the royals and the Church. Image: Church of England
Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani

We have no long-term housing plan. Here's why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it

Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
Dr Tom Kerridge

Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act

What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit
Homelessness

What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit

Jeremy Hunt's decision to ignore homelessness emergency in Spring Budget is dangerous
homelessness
Rick Henderson

Jeremy Hunt's decision to ignore homelessness emergency in Spring Budget is dangerous

Writer Neil Ansell: 'Homelessness stalked me all my life, but I made peace with it'
Neil Ansell

Writer Neil Ansell: 'Homelessness stalked me all my life, but I made peace with it'

John Bird: Birthday reflections conjure hopeful feelings
John Bird

John Bird: Birthday reflections conjure hopeful feelings

Met may have apologised for destroying homeless man's tent – but new laws could see it happen more
rough sleepers tents being destroyed Camden
Balbir Kaur Chatrik

Met may have apologised for destroying homeless man's tent – but new laws could see it happen more

The Tories vowed to end rough sleeping by 2024. They failed. So where are we now?
Rough sleeping in the Strand, London
Paula Barker

The Tories vowed to end rough sleeping by 2024. They failed. So where are we now?

Homeless and hungry elderly people have become a silent crisis. We must help those who need it most
Alex Brown

Homeless and hungry elderly people have become a silent crisis. We must help those who need it most

Until we understand what stigma is, people like Suella Braverman will get away with it every time
Suella Braverman has sparked a furious backlash
Rough sleeping

Until we understand what stigma is, people like Suella Braverman will get away with it every time

Storm Pia: 'Danger to life' weather warning should put focus on rough sleepers and homeless people
A tent for a person rough sleeping and facing homelessness
Alicia Walker

Storm Pia: 'Danger to life' weather warning should put focus on rough sleepers and homeless people

Vagrancy Act 2.0? The Criminal Justice Bill must not be allowed to make rough sleeping illegal
Layla Moran on Criminal Justice Bill, Vagrancy Act and rough sleeping
Layla Moran

Vagrancy Act 2.0? The Criminal Justice Bill must not be allowed to make rough sleeping illegal

Suella Braverman's asinine comments show how detached government is from reality 
John Bird discusses Suella Braverman’s comments on Good Morning Britain
John Bird

Suella Braverman's asinine comments show how detached government is from reality 

Suella Braverman's 'lifestyle choice' claim on homelessness is cavalier, wrong and straight-up ignorant
Lord John Bird on Suella Braverman's comments regarding street homelessness as a lifestyle choice
John Bird

Suella Braverman's 'lifestyle choice' claim on homelessness is cavalier, wrong and straight-up ignorant

Four things the next government can and must do to end homelessness once and for all
Sharon and Billy have experienced homelessness
Rick Henderson

Four things the next government can and must do to end homelessness once and for all

Shareholders are pocketing billions in dividends – and it's making UK's housing crisis worse
Shareholder dividends are making the housing crisis worse
Tom Archer, Ian Cole

Shareholders are pocketing billions in dividends – and it's making UK's housing crisis worse

How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game perfectly exemplifies UK's housing crisis
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation 5
Liam Geraghty

How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game perfectly exemplifies UK's housing crisis

Labour vs Conservatives: Who has the right plan to end the UK housing crisis?
Conservatives' Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer of Labour went head to head in party conference speeches but which one tackled the housing crisis head on
Rachael Williamson

Labour vs Conservatives: Who has the right plan to end the UK housing crisis?

UK is on brink of a mass homelessness crisis. Government must act now – before it's too late
World Homeless Day

UK is on brink of a mass homelessness crisis. Government must act now – before it's too late

Tories have failed – only Labour has vision and will to tackle homelessness, says shadow minister
Mike Amesbury
Mike Amesbury MP

Tories have failed – only Labour has vision and will to tackle homelessness, says shadow minister

This is why we can't compare ourselves to Finland when it comes to homelessness
Kentish agricultural workers rising up in 1830
John Bird

This is why we can't compare ourselves to Finland when it comes to homelessness

Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there's a simple solution
Young people are at high risk of homelessness and exploitation.
Opinion

Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there's a simple solution

How do we end homelessness once and for all?
A man sitting on the pavement in a sleeping bag
Homelessness

How do we end homelessness once and for all?